Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, Rayvin said: Let's not do this here Yeah, I guess you’re right. This deal just smells as disgusting as one of CT’s plates of pasta to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5223 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Dr Gloom said: Yeah, I guess you’re right. This deal just smells as disgusting as one of CT’s plates of pasta to me. I've given up on the world anyway - as Alex said earlier, if the world is going to burn either way, we may as well win something while it does. Edited January 26, 2020 by Rayvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Aye when every bugger is dead off Corona virus and the world is on fire we may as well win a trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2311 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, Tom said: Aye when every bugger is dead off Corona virus and the world is on fire we may as well win a trophy. There's a virus in Corona's? Are we sure it isn't the limes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t00nraider2 41 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I'm sure there'd be no issue with the fit and proper owner's test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Of course there wouldn't be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Alex said: Just judging it on how it plays out domestically isn’t really taking into account the whole picture though. The US does far more harm than Saudi Arabia In terms of its imperialism, yes, you’re right. But Saudi is surely the more psychotic country. A takeover is a PR move for a barbaric, medieval shithole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 How dare you insult our grace, Prince Mohamed bin Salman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2311 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) Am I just mildly uniformed or how well known is it that Sheffield Utd are majority owned by a Saudi Prince? BBC have put up a story saying that the deal is at an advanced stage, but also pointing out that, and I'm paraphrasing, Ashley is a twat who could easily fuck it up on purpose or by accident. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51258778 Edited January 26, 2020 by Polarboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 According to one source in that FT article, the deal could be done as soon as Tuesday. Another said it could take weeks or collapse altogether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, Tom said: How dare you insult our grace, Prince Mohamed bin Salman! What soft power play? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2311 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Well if nothing else this keeps the message board busy for a week or so every season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35095 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: In terms of its imperialism, yes, you’re right. But Saudi is surely the more psychotic country. A takeover is a PR move for a barbaric, medieval shithole Can’t separate the two - that’s the point. One facilitates the other. That’s not meant to be any kind of defence of the way Saudi Arabia is ruled. Edited January 26, 2020 by Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20168 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Dan Roan is a good jurno. Still. Can't see it happening. Newcastle United talks on Saudi Arabia takeover at 'advanced' stage - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51258778 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 16 minutes ago, Alex said: Can’t separate the two - that’s the point. One facilitates the other. That’s not meant to be any kind of defence of the way Saudi Arabia is ruled. Yes, it’s hard to take the moral high ground when we prop them up and arm them. I just find the Saudi regime repellent on every level. The logical progression from sports direct I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5223 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) What is more unnerving, Gloom? A state that believes, culturally, based on religious teachings, in the oppression of women and other minority groups - and which believes that it is doing the right thing, as dismal as that view is? Or is it a state which professes to care about these considerations, but which uses the moral legitimacy it gains by notionally standing for such things in order to justify tearing around the middle east with reckless abandon, instigating wars, blowing up children, and funding any group at all (ISIS and indeed Saudi Arabia) as long as it fulfills a strategic objective to win power, resources, or financial gain? The Saudis, as wrong as they may be, have a cultural reason for being total asshats. The American government does not - it simply does not care on any level. Therefore, I suggest that the US is more psychotic than Saudi Arabia. EDIT - I really tried to resist making this post, I swear Edited January 26, 2020 by Rayvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5223 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 47 minutes ago, Polarboy said: Well if nothing else this keeps the message board busy for a week or so every season. Yes, we get suckered into it every single time. Although tbf to Ashley, he does seem to be able to sort of raise the stakes a bit each time. Not sure where we go from here though. North Korea next time out perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7083 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Whichever evil murderers buy us, I’d like to see us sponsored by Huawei. It’s a perfect fit. Huawei the lads. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just been on flightscanner. Nowt coming towards Ponteland International from the middle east. Loada smoke owa a field in the U.S though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2311 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Luke Edwards tweeted that the 90% complete thing is nonsense according to his sources. As in it's not going to happen in days or is very close to happening. Of course his tweet is vague enough that if it were to happen in a week instead of days he could claim he was the one with the inside scoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4770 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Edwards knows nothing, exposed himself badly when Rafa left and Bruce came in talking complete bollocks about the club. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Polarboy said: Luke Edwards tweeted that the 90% complete thing is nonsense according to his sources. As in it's not going to happen in days or is very close to happening. Of course his tweet is vague enough that if it were to happen in a week instead of days he could claim he was the one with the inside scoop. Caulkin will get any info from the Stavely camp before that cunt. Just like he got the rafa exclusive Any info Edwards might get will be from Bruce. And he's had to earn that. Edited January 27, 2020 by TheGingerQuiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2311 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, TheGingerQuiff said: Caulkin will get any info from the Stavely camp before that cunt. Just like he got the rafa exclusive Any info Edwards might get will be from Bruce. And he's had to earn that. 10 pints, 16 packets of pork scratchings, and a ham shandy in the alleyway for Bruce, after having both thrown up. The Luke Edwards style of investigative reporting. Edited January 27, 2020 by Polarboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3357 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Wasn't there a Saudi Prince who is a known fan of Newcastle? You know it's bullshit when there are quotes like: Quote Staveley’s camp have made detailed plans for the football operation at Newcastle after a transfer of power. There would though be no major changes with Steve Bruce expected to remain as manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3357 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 BTW https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/26/saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-mbs-needs-adult-room 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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